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SKZ 626

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,848 mi
Last recorded83,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 626
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 83,848 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 81,288 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 70,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,740 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 58,380 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 51,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 51,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 45,596 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 45,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,236 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,112 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,477 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

srs light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,459 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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SKZ 626 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKZ 626, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SKZ 626 registered?

SKZ 626 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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